Seeking Participants for the Decent Work Project (paid positions)

Hello Friends! We are looking for committed people to participate in the Decent Work Project and to apply by March 15th. These are paid positions (up to 50 hrs) through an honorarium and offered through the Guelph Wellington Poverty Task Force. Transportation, food and childcare will also be provided. Please see details below. If interested, please e-mail onwardwillownsw@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity for those who wish to receive valuable training in and become community advocates for fair & decent work.

Program Details:

The Decent Work Peer Leader Program is a free training for 8 people from Guelph and Wellington who are impacted by:

• Low wages

• Unfair work conditions

• Part-time work

• Temporary work

• Contract work.

Participants will attend training sessions that will cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• Workers’ rights

• Advocacy

• Outreach

When training is done, participants will have the chance to advocate for decent work through:

• Outreach

• Community meetings

• Other training during the spring

Participants will receive an honorarium for their time (up to 50 hours).

The Decent Work Peer Leader Program is part of the Guelph-Wellington Decent Work Project led by the Poverty Task Force in partnership with the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition with funding from the Atkinson Foundation. This project aims to build the decent work movement in Guelph-Wellington by giving chances for people to:

• Build skills

• Gain new skills

• Grow relationships

• Advocate for fair wages

• Advocate for fair working conditions

Who can apply to participate in the program?

You can apply for this program if you are:

• Living in Guelph or Wellington

• Dealing with:

o Low wages

o Unfair working conditions

o Part-time work

o Temporary work

o Contract work

When does it start?

Participants will attend training in March and April. The first training will be offered twice. Participants are required to attend ONE of the below times. The training will take place at a location in downtown Guelph and meals will be given.

Please note: the clothing room is open:
Mon-11am to 3pm
Wed-11am to 3pm
Fridays-11am to 3pm

DONATIONS:
Donations are always welcomed & appreciated! They can be dropped off Mon-Wed-Fr 10am-3pm. For after hours and weekend donation drop off's please make arrangements with the Neighbourhood Support Worker: onwardwillownsw@gmail.com